Hey friends!!So this week, I started a new health/beauty regimen that I want to share with you. It's an Ancient Ayurvedic practice that involves swishing cold pressed, organic Coconut Oil in your mouth for 20 minutes every morning right when you wake up -- before you eat, brush your teeth, or drink. You can also use Sesame Oil or many other different oils from what I've read, but Coconut Oil seems to be the talk of the town right now.I know what you're thinking...Where the hell did this come from?! That is so disgusting! Why would I do this?!A: It has been around for ages! I found out about it through other health and beauty blogs that I read, and looked into it further on endless medical websites.B: It's not that disgusting! The first time I did it, it was definitely tough. After that, no big deal!C: Take a look at the list of just SOME of the benefits that Oil Pulling provides...

I've been doing this for less than a week and I'm already starting to notice results! I bought a jar of Coconut Oil from CVS for $14.00 (it is SO freakin' hard to find...look for it in the Vitamin section) and tried it out. Today is day 5, so it's been less than a week, and here's what I've already noticed...-Definitely starting to whiten my teeth. Crest White strips do work, but I hate buying them because if you don't do it consistently then it really doesn't show... and you've wasted $40.00. This is cheaper and easier.-It's working as a detox. I feel like I've been eating Fiber One bars and drinking Detox Tea or something. But not in a bad way.-My skin is so clear!!! I literally have a glow today. Oil Pulling is good for the overall complexion of the skin and can clear up acne and eczema. (unrelated -- but it's also good for asthma).-My morning breath is getting less disgusting. My mouth feels so much more fresh and clean when I wake up than ever before AND throughout the day.Follow these tips for best results...

Like it says, don't spit the oil in the sink when you're finished. It will harden when cooled and mess up your pipes. Spit in the trash can, swish with salt water, and then brush your teeth normally. How it works -- it pulls and traps bacteria in your mouth and purges those toxins out of your body. DON'T SWALLOW!!! I know, that's what she said. If you swallow, it's not gonna kill you, but you're defeating the purpose by reabsorbing those toxins back in your body.Why the mouth? The health of your mouth is a reflection of the rest of your body. If your mouth is healthy, you're doin' alright! If it's not, you're probably not. Got questions? Send me an email or a shoot me a comment! Can't wait to see who will try this with me and what you think of it.